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Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

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Exterior
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Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Buffalo Rock State Park
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Skydive Chicago
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Welcome to Skippin’ Stones
Cottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals

Welcome to Skippin’ Stones, a bright and welcoming riverfront retreat in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing neighborhood. With multiple porches and decks overlooking the harbor, this home is perfect for relaxing mornings with coffee, evening sunsets with a glass of wine, or just soaking in the serene riverside views.

Inside, the main floor features a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cookware, and a dining area that seats eight—perfect for cooking while still being part of the conversation. The adjacent living area is colorful and comfortable, with a couch, reading chairs, and a mounted flat-screen TV for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Upstairs, two bedrooms provide peaceful sleeping spaces:
✔ Primary Bedroom: Queen bed with private deck
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen trundle bed with private deck

With screened-in and open-air porches, you have plenty of spots to unwind, entertain, or simply enjoy the beauty of the river. Skippin’ Stones is a true riverside escape designed for comfort, convenience, and memorable moments.

Perks & Amenities
✔ 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | queen trundle bed
✔ Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
✔ Dining area for 8
✔ Living area with TV and seating
✔ Screened-in and open-air porches with decks
✔ Laundry area
✔ Pet-friendly (2 dogs, up to 75 lbs, $100 non-refundable fee)
✔ Stunning river views

Interaction with Guests
We love sharing our community with you! Our local team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to help with recommendations, reservations, or any questions during your stay.

House Rules:
• Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. (take the fun to downtown Ottawa for live music & nightlife!)
• No parties, events, or tents
• No smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine for non-compliance)
• Two pet maximum (75 lb. limit, $100 non-refundable fee). Pets must be leashed in the community and kenneled if left unattended. ($300 fine for non-compliance)

Explore & Adventure:
As part of Heritage Harbor, you’ll enjoy access to on-site amenities like swimming, biking trails, and dining, plus the option to rent pontoons, Hobie boards, or bikes to explore the river and surrounding trails. Just minutes away, downtown Ottawa offers shops, restaurants, and live entertainment, while nearby Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks provide endless outdoor adventures.

Skippin' Stones is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team at Heritage Harbor.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Two pet maximum with a 75lb maximum weight per dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is on a river. Starved Rock State Park and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buffalo Rock State Park and Illini State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive Chicago or Grundy County Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Washington Square Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 19 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. Reddick Mansion and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Great location for exploring Ottawa and the surrounding state parks. Clean and up to date place with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee D., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you for a lovely stay! We totally enjoyed the comfy stay in a great environs!!

Great Getaway spot!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

My husband and 14 month old came from St Louis for a long weekend. I’m originally from Streator, and this location was the best in order to feel like a vacation and go to Chicago for a day, while still being close to see family. It has a true getaway feel, has the easiest access to the pool, great views, and lots of space. I know we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nick/Alexis H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Potential

Pros - Beautiful location and kids had an amazing time skipping stones in the river. Con’s - the downstairs toilet ran so we had to turn the water to it off, the kitchen faucet wasn’t just a little wiggly (you could tilt it back and forth/side to side), and there was what appeared to be a whole load of dirty dishes someone had unloaded in the cupboard/shelves. Main bedroom bed was also very hard. (All were reported to property manager so hopefully no one experiences this going forward). We made it work, but it’s frustrating when you pay a good sum of money and experience so many negatives. Good potential though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable & Clean

We did a girls college weekend reunion and ended our use of this charming well decorated home! Perfect for our gathering & relaxing! We will be back😀!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christine Normando

It was so relaxing, and clean.

It was so relaxing, and clean. Very friendly and informative
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff Ford

Awesome.

Awesome. This is our 2nd stay and we’ll be back. Great
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa Everette

Overall, we had a fantastic time.

Overall, we had a fantastic time. We were trying to recreate the vibe of a vacation spot we'd been going to for over a decade in northern Michigan, that we couldn't go to this year, and for a first time visit it hit all high notes. Impressive! I look forward to a potential repeat visit. Everyone was very friendly and polite.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda Sronkoski

The property was easy to get to, the homes were all beautiful and the walking paths to see all of th

The property was easy to get to, the homes were all beautiful and the walking paths to see all of them, made a great outside adventure possible. The river and boats in the inlet were also a great backdrop both visually and made for good conversation amongst adults and young ones. We loved the experience, knowing that we had a lovely " home" to go back to any time of the day or night. The members of your team were conscientious, friendly and accommodating. Beth described the homes and it helped us so much as we had 2 young children with us and some of the homes would not have worked with them. Home # 7 fit our needs excellently.

10/10 Excellent

kabo m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay. So clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Allison Mittendorf

House was great - got a little warm at night.

House was great - got a little warm at night. We would have loved to use the porches more but the weather didn't cooperate. It was great to be able to bring our dog. Staff at check in was very friendly and accommodating.

8/10 Good

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great alternative to hotel

My husband and I needed a place to stay for three nights with our pup. It wasn’t a vacation as we were both working however we’re familiar with heritage harbor and what a lovely resort it is and decided to stay at a cottage that was pet friendly versus going to a hotel. It was great having our own space with kitchen and baths and enjoyed our privacy and our peace and quiet. We’d love to come back during a warmer season so we can enjoy the boating and all of the outdoor recreation this area has to offer. The cottage was lovely and very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Adella Palmore

The staff was courteous, professional and friendly.

The staff was courteous, professional and friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany Kovach

Our family had a lovely time and made fun memories! We will be back to make more soon.

Our family had a lovely time and made fun memories! We will be back to make more soon. : ) I liked all of the communications I received leading up to the stay. The emails, texts, and reminders for details of the stay were excellent. It was nice to have all the information on my phone to look back at. It was also nice to receive recommendations for things to do in the area, restaurants and more. I appreciated all of the details!
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle Montour

The house was beautiful.

The house was beautiful. I had a wonderful visit and can't wait to get back myself.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff Ford

We were very impressed.

We were very impressed. Clean, like new and nicely furnished. Everyone was extremely friendly and courteous.
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8/10 Good

Christina Kelly

The pool was dirty with lots of dead bugs, both days we were in it.

The pool was dirty with lots of dead bugs, both days we were in it.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

Spent three very enjoyable nights in Ottawa, Illinois. Will definitely return, thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget Welninski

From the minute I walked in to the cottage, I didn’t want to leave.

From the minute I walked in to the cottage, I didn’t want to leave. It is pretty, peaceful, and tidy. Everything that life hasn’t been for over a year for us! It was just what we needed. Thank you! I didn’t actually have to interact with anyone. I got all the check in information via email. We didn’t have any reason to contact the management. The staff that we passed in walking around were always smiling and friendly though!
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10/10 Excellent

David Broz

I enjoy the automated communications and info that is sent by text and email.

I enjoy the automated communications and info that is sent by text and email. The new marina location and little store inside is great. Keep growing and keep up the good work! The team at Heritage Harbor is always helpful and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Skipping stones was great. The cabin housed our family of 6 comfortably. Overall area is very nice with walking distance to very good restaurant, Red Dog. Will definitely consider staying again when visiting Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was great. It had everything you could want or need in it. Super clean and we enjoyed it.

It was wonderful. Will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond Fineron

We loved the screened in porch and the 2nd floor decks on the front & back of the house, all 3 with

We loved the screened in porch and the 2nd floor decks on the front & back of the house, all 3 with nice views. Everything was exactly as they stated. Check in/out was easy, everything was very clean and ready. The grounds were beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith Kirscht

Relaxing, watched the sunset from the pier each night, outside eating at The Red Dog Grill with mari

Relaxing, watched the sunset from the pier each night, outside eating at The Red Dog Grill with marina in view was enjoyable Very friendly and accommodating. Cary was very polite and helpful.

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